| elvira |
Jan 15th, 2001 11:58 AM |
Chronological age is moot - I know several 40 year olds that wouldn't do well on a European trip. <BR>If you've traveled with your son other places, and he deals with the upset, new food, etc. well, then you're halfway there. Make sure he has a suitcase he can handle (you'll have to carry some of his stuff, because child-sized suitcases are small) and that YOU can handle when he gets too tired. <BR>Most of the stuff in museums is too high for kids to really see, so make sure you search out stuff at his eye level. Both Paris and London have museums of things other than art, like transportation, coins, locks & keys, etc. that might appeal to him more than 16th century Flemish paintings (they do me). There are parks in both cities that have things to do - like paddleboats in Hyde Park or carousels - plus lots of running around room. Whatever his interests, you can find a place that caters to them. Borrow from the library or rent from a store videos on the cities/areas you want to visit, and ask him what sparks his interest; involve him in the planning in that way. There are lots of picture books (for adults and children) about the different cities. <BR>Don't try to cover too much in one day; little legs don't cover as much ground as yours. <BR>Lastly, the food - if after eating coq au vin and fish and chips for days without complaint, and he begs for a burger, indulge him, even if it's McDonald's. And in Italy, there's always pizza! <BR>Oh, and make sure he carries the address where you're staying, if he gets separated from you.
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